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Next stop is a bright future for popular on-demand bus service

There was a chance for bus passengers to see for themselves planned changes to a popular Moray bus service at a drop-in session.

‘Give your temporary health-kick the boot in exchange for long-lasting habits’

Don’t just think about what goals you set, think about ‘why’ you are setting them.

What does 2025 have in store for your star sign?

Your horoscopes for the year ahead by Patrick Arundell

‘More people believe in the tooth fairy than are persuaded Scottish Government is committed to fully dual A96’

Statement on A96 did not fail to disappoint all except the Greens, says SNP MSP Fergus Ewing.

MFR shock decision: Is this the death of local radio?

Former presenter asks: What’s more relevant to a local community than local voices, local issues, and local news?

Three local groups given King’s Award for Voluntary Service

Honour viewed as the equivalent to an MBE.

Politics: Fuel bill rises set to hit Scottish pensioners hard this winter

In his latest monthly column, Seamus Logan reflects on the impact of fuel bill rises and the loss of the Winter Fuel Payment for many pensioners

JOHN MCLELLAN: Scottish Government advertising cuts ‘have huge implications for jobs and public health’

With the SNP cutting £500 million from budgets I doubt many readers will worry too much about the cancellation of advertising and marketing campaigns.

Moray village’s “final masterplan” approved with over 100 new homes and improved roads among proposals

The plan sets out the development of the village over the next two decades.

“Patient” and “kind” Elgin librarian recognised for work with children

Laura Atkinson has been delivering free sessions at Elgin Library since 2017.

NICKY MARR: Not quite signing out after 22 years

I never set out to be a writer but 22 years ago I landed myself a wee side-line; a column with The Inverness Courier.

NICKY MARR: Is there a cure for an empty nest?

Moving onto new pastures

NICKY MARR: Humza Yousaf was the least likely to get my vote

With not a single rural MSP in the Scottish cabinet since Humza Yousaf came to power, we have been forgotten, says our columnist.

SARAH MEDCRAF: Can working mothers ever have it all?

BALANCING a career with bringing up children is something every mother must consider.

NICKY MARR: We may have Nessie, but we lack confidence, ambition, and infrastructure

I love living here. But I implore our national and regional leaders to travel. And watch and notice what others do better and bring that home.

Column: Shoppers need to see prices dropping not profits increasing

Cost of living still a huge problem.

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Next stop is a bright future for popular on-demand bus service

‘Give your temporary health-kick the boot in exchange for long-lasting habits’

‘Give your temporary health-kick the boot in exchange for long-lasting habits’

What does 2025 have in store for your star sign?

What does 2025 have in store for your star sign?

‘More people believe in the tooth fairy than are persuaded Scottish Government is committed to fully dual A96’

‘More people believe in the tooth fairy than are persuaded Scottish Government is committed to fully dual A96’

MFR shock decision: Is this the death of local radio?

MFR shock decision: Is this the death of local radio?

Three local groups given King’s Award for Voluntary Service

Three local groups given King’s Award for Voluntary Service

Politics: Fuel bill rises set to hit Scottish pensioners hard this winter

Politics: Fuel bill rises set to hit Scottish pensioners hard this winter

JOHN MCLELLAN: Scottish Government advertising cuts ‘have huge implications for jobs and public health’

JOHN MCLELLAN: Scottish Government advertising cuts ‘have huge implications for jobs and public health’

Moray village’s “final masterplan” approved with over 100 new homes and improved roads among proposals

Moray village’s “final masterplan” approved with over 100 new homes and improved roads among proposals

“Patient” and “kind” Elgin librarian recognised for work with children

“Patient” and “kind” Elgin librarian recognised for work with children

NICKY MARR: Not quite signing out after 22 years

NICKY MARR: Not quite signing out after 22 years

NICKY MARR: Is there a cure for an empty nest?

NICKY MARR: Is there a cure for an empty nest?

NICKY MARR: Humza Yousaf was the least likely to get my vote

NICKY MARR: Humza Yousaf was the least likely to get my vote

SARAH MEDCRAF: Can working mothers ever have it all?

SARAH MEDCRAF: Can working mothers ever have it all?

NICKY MARR: We may have Nessie, but we lack confidence, ambition, and infrastructure

NICKY MARR: We may have Nessie, but we lack confidence, ambition, and infrastructure

Column: Shoppers need to see prices dropping not profits increasing

Column: Shoppers need to see prices dropping not profits increasing

Column: Banking on better services when it comes to finance and health

Column: Banking on better services when it comes to finance and health

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